Our client is looking for an Offshore Island Construction Manager to support a landmark offshore energy infrastructure project in Europe.

The assignment is part of a major offshore grid expansion involving the construction of an artificial island that will serve as a connection hub for future offshore wind farms. Construction activities are already underway and will continue through several project phases, including marine and civil works.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Europe's most ambitious energy transition projects.

Service Description

The construction is currently ongoing.

In 2026, the remaining caissons will be transported offshore.
In 2027 and 2028, both civil and marine completion works will be executed at the island location.

This function will focus on the day-to-day follow-up of the following activities at the offshore island location:

Rebar, formwork and concreting works finalizing the island perimeter structures
Revetment rock works
Harbour outfitting

During the execution of the activities, lodging will be organized on the offshore island in accommodation containers.

Crew transfers will be organized via Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs).

Responsibilities

The Construction Manager:

Reports to the Island Works Manager
Coordinates a team of client representatives and project engineers
Is responsible for:
Health Safety and Environmental control of the EPC contractor (risk based) (with support from the HSE officer)
Quality control of the EPC contractor (risk based) (with support from the QC officer and onshore project team)
Progress reporting
Staffing plan for client reps (with support from the Island Works Manager)
Hiring + integration of client reps (with support from the Island Works Manager and the onshore project team)
Review of method statements, Risk analysis, procedures (with support from the onshore project team)
Shall pro-actively identify risks + opportunities and propose mitigation plans
Is the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) at site towards the EPC contractor for the day-to-day construction activities
Is supported by project engineers (marine, civil) offshore and the onshore project team (marine, civil, PM, QC, HSE, contracts)

Requirements

Hard Skills & Soft Skills

You have at least 10 years of relevant working experience
Experience with civil construction is a must
Experience in the offshore sector is a plus
Working knowledge of structural and corrosion protection is a large plus
Working knowledge of other disciplines (Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, Mechanical,…) is a plus
Education: Engineer (preferably civil)
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Working in team and structured
A quick learner
Shows persistence and demonstrates determination
Excellent MS Office skills, knowledge of ACONEX

Training & Certification

Medical (e.g. NOGEPA)
BOSIET or equivalent training
Boat landing training

Languages

Fluent in English
Dutch or French is a plus

Working Model

Accommodation will be provided on the offshore island in single cabins (shared bathroom per two persons).

Crew transfers will be organized via Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs).

Project Schedule

September 2026 – March 2027

Full-time (40 hours/week)
Office-based
Project familiarisation and scope preparation

March 2027 – November 2027

Rotation system with a back-to-back Construction Manager
(2 weeks on / 2 weeks off or 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off)
Offshore accommodation provided

December 2027 – March 2028

Full-time (40 hours/week)
Office-based
Lessons learned and scope preparation / optimisation

March 2028 – November 2028

Rotation system with a back-to-back Construction Manager
(2 weeks on / 2 weeks off or 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off)
Offshore accommodation provided

Additional Information

Start Date: 07. September 2026
End Date: 31 December 2027
Duration: 16 months, extension possible
Location: Brussels & Offshore

Next Steps

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Please apply only if you are professionally qualified for the position and your rate expectations are suitable for the project.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Your team at joyIT.